Daily Archives: January 24, 2007

Here’s a budget priority for you

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Let’s talk state budget priorities for a moment, shall we? Legislative leaders outlined a starting-point spending plan for the next two years that puts a priority on local school property-tax rate cuts but doesn’t earmark money for new prisons, increased … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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CCA will hear final DeLay appeals today

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

More than four months after agreeing to hear an appeal from the Travis County DA’s office over the dismissal of a conspiracy charge against Tom DeLay, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will actually hear arguments in the case today. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Appraisal caps no, revenue caps yes

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The good news, as we already knew, is that the Governor’s Task Force on Appraisal Reform will not recommend another attempt at mandating a lower appraisal cap for property taxes. The bad news is that they’ve chosen an even more … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Preservation in River Oaks

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The preservationist urge has come to River Oaks, whose stately old mansions are slowly being replaced by not-so-stately newer ones. “This community is an historical area, with each of the homes having a history from the owners and residents who … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More New Braunfels tubing rules

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

The city of New Braunfels has continued its crusade to crack down on rowdy river revellers by passing several new ordinances, including on that bans big coolers. The restriction on the size of coolers generated the most discussion, with council … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Lightning!

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Charles Kuffner

Houston is going to be the center of some lightning research. With its proximity to a nearly endless supply of warm, humid coastal air that breeds thunderstorms, Houston attracts more lightning than any part of Texas, with an average of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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